Here are 50 holiday crafts with detailed step-by-step instructions for families who love the outdoors:
1. Pinecone Bird Feeder:
- Items Needed: Large pinecones, peanut butter, birdseed, string.
- Steps:
- Tie a string to the top of a pinecone.
- Spread peanut butter all over the pinecone.
- Roll the pinecone in birdseed.
- Hang it from a tree for the birds to enjoy.
2. Leaf Stamped Wrapping Paper:
- Items Needed: Large leaves, plain wrapping paper, acrylic paint, brushes.
- Steps:
- Dip a leaf in acrylic paint.
- Press the painted leaf onto the wrapping paper.
- Repeat with various leaves to create a nature-themed design.
3. Acorn Ornaments:
- Items Needed: Acorns, small eye screws or hooks, ribbon.
- Steps:
- Collect acorns and clean them.
- Insert small eye screws or hooks into the acorns.
- Thread ribbon through the eye screws to create unique ornaments.
4. Nature-Inspired Candle Holders:
- Items Needed: Glass jars, twigs, leaves, glue.
- Steps:
- Collect twigs and leaves from the outdoors.
- Glue the twigs and leaves onto glass jars.
- Place candles inside for a warm, rustic glow.
5. Pinecone Wreath:
- Items Needed: Pinecones, wire wreath form, hot glue.
- Steps:
- Collect pinecones and clean them.
- Attach the pinecones to a wire wreath form using hot glue.
- Overlap them to create a wreath shape.
6. Twig Stars:
- Items Needed: Twigs, twine, hot glue.
- Steps:
- Collect twigs and break them into small, equal-sized pieces.
- Arrange five twig pieces into a star shape.
- Secure them with twine and hot glue.
7. Nature-Inspired Place Cards:
- Items Needed: Pressed leaves, cardstock paper, markers, scissors.
- Steps:
- Press leaves between sheets of paper and heavy books.
- Cut cardstock paper into small cards.
- Write guests' names on the cards and attach a pressed leaf.
8. Mini Pinecone Trees:
- Items Needed: Small pinecones, small pots, paint, brushes.
- Steps:
- Paint small pinecones in festive colors.
- Fill small pots with soil.
- Stick the painted pinecones into the soil to create mini trees.
9. Leaf Garland:
- Items Needed: Colorful leaves, twine, hole punch.
- Steps:
- Collect a variety of colorful leaves.
- Use a hole punch to make holes near the stems of the leaves.
- Thread twine through the holes to create a beautiful leafy garland.
10. Twig Reindeer Ornaments:
– Items Needed: Twigs, googly eyes, red pom-poms, small branches, glue.
– Steps:
1. Create a reindeer shape with twigs as the body and branches as antlers.
2. Glue googly eyes and a red pom-pom for the nose.
3. Attach a loop of twine for hanging.
11. Acorn Garland:
– Items Needed: Acorns with caps, string or twine, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Gather acorns with their caps.
2. Attach them to a string or twine using hot glue to create a rustic garland.
12. Twig Snowflakes:
– Items Needed: Twigs, white paint, glitter (optional), twine.
– Steps:
1. Arrange twigs into a snowflake shape.
2. Paint them white and add glitter for sparkle.
3. Tie twine around one twig for hanging.
13. Leaf Bowl:
– Items Needed: Large leaves, mod podge, a balloon, a bowl, a paintbrush.
– Steps:
1. Inflate a balloon and place it in a bowl.
2. Apply a layer of mod podge to a leaf and press it onto the balloon.
3. Continue layering leaves, slightly overlapping, until you achieve the desired bowl shape.
4. Allow it to dry completely, then pop the balloon and remove it.
14. Twig Starburst Ornaments:
– Items Needed: Twigs, twine, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Arrange twigs into a starburst shape.
2. Secure them with twine and hot glue.
3. Attach a loop of twine for hanging.
15. Birch Bark Candles:
– Items Needed: Birch bark sheets, glass votive holders, candles.
– Steps:
1. Cut birch bark sheets to fit around the votive holders.
2. Wrap the birch bark around the holders and secure with twine or ribbon.
3. Place candles inside for a cozy, rustic look.
16. Pine Needle Sachets:
– Items Needed: Pine needles, small fabric squares, needle and thread, lavender or potpourri (optional).
– Steps:
1. Place a handful of pine needles in the center of a fabric square.
2. Add a pinch of lavender or potpourri if desired.
3. Gather the corners of the fabric and tie them together with a piece of twine.
17. Twig Star Ornaments:
– Items Needed: Twigs, twine, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Arrange twigs into a star shape.
2. Secure them with twine and hot glue.
3. Attach a loop of twine for hanging.
18. Leafy Luminaries:
– Items Needed: Glass candle holders, mod podge, colorful leaves.
– Steps:
1. Apply a thin layer of mod podge to the outside of glass candle holders.
2. Carefully press colorful leaves onto the mod podge-coated surface.
3. Allow them to dry to create leaf-covered luminaries.
19. Twig Reindeer:
– Items Needed: Twigs, googly eyes, red pom-poms, small branches, glue.
– Steps:
1. Create a reindeer shape with twigs as the body and branches as antlers.
2. Glue googly eyes and a red pom-pom for the nose.
20. Pinecone Snowflakes:
– Items Needed: Pinecones, white paint, glitter (optional), string or twine.
– Steps:
1. Paint pinecones white and add glitter for a snowy effect.
2. Tie a string or twine to the top for hanging.
21. Leaf Place Cards:
– Items Needed: Large leaves, cardstock paper, markers, scissors.
– Steps:
1. Place a leaf on a piece of cardstock paper.
2. Trace around the leaf with a marker.
3. Cut out the leaf shape from the paper.
4. Write guests' names on the paper leaves to create place cards.
22. Twig Star Ornaments:
– Items Needed: Twigs, twine, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Arrange twigs into a star shape.
2. Secure them with twine and hot glue.
3. Attach a loop of twine for hanging.
23. Pinecone Garland:
– Items Needed: Pinecones, string, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Collect pinecones and clean them.
2. Attach pinecones to a string using hot glue to create a festive garland.
24. Twig and Pinecone Wreath:
– Items Needed: Twigs, pinecones, wire wreath form, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Collect twigs and pinecones and clean them.
2. Attach the twigs and pinecones to a wire wreath form using hot glue.
3. Overlap them to create a wreath shape.
25. Leafy Candle Centerpiece:
– Items Needed: Glass tray, candles, colorful leaves, mod podge.
– Steps:
1. Apply mod podge to the bottom of a glass tray.
2. Arrange colorful leaves in the mod podge.
3. Let it dry and then place candles in the center for a stunning centerpiece.
26. Twig Star Ornaments:
– Items Needed: Twigs, twine, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Arrange twigs into a star shape.
2. Secure them with twine and hot glue.
3. Attach a loop of twine for hanging.
27. Pinecone Owl Ornaments:
– Items Needed: Pinecones, acorn caps, googly eyes, felt, twine, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Glue acorn caps as owl faces to the bottom of pinecones.
2. Attach googly eyes and felt beaks.
3. Tie twine for hanging.
28. Twig Snowflakes:
– Items Needed: Twigs, white paint, glitter (optional), twine.
– Steps:
1. Arrange twigs into a snowflake shape.
2. Paint them white and add glitter for sparkle.
3. Tie twine around one twig for hanging.
29. Leaf Candle Holders:
– Items Needed: Glass jars, leaves, mod podge.
– Steps:
1. Apply mod podge to the outside of glass jars.
2. Carefully press colorful leaves onto the mod podge-coated surface.
3. Allow them to dry to create leaf-covered candle holders.
30. Twig and Pinecone Wreath:
– Items Needed: Twigs, pinecones, wire wreath form, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Collect twigs and pinecones and clean them.
2. Attach the twigs and pinecones to a wire wreath form using hot glue.
3. Overlap them to create a wreath shape.
31. Leafy Table Runner:
– Items Needed: Pressed leaves, paper runner, glue.
– Steps:
1. Press leaves between sheets of paper and heavy books.
2. Arrange the pressed leaves along a paper runner.
3. Secure them with glue to create a unique table runner.
32. Twig and Pinecone Star Ornament:
– Items Needed: Twigs, pinecones, hot glue, twine.
– Steps:
1. Arrange twigs into a star shape and secure with hot glue.
2. Attach a pinecone in the center.
3. Tie twine for hanging.
33. Pinecone Turkey Place Cards:
– Items Needed: Pinecones, construction paper, googly eyes, markers, glue.
– Steps:
1. Collect pinecones.
2. Cut out turkey shapes from construction paper.
3. Decorate the turkey shapes with googly eyes and markers.
4. Attach the turkey shapes to the pinecones to create place cards.
34. Twig and Pinecone Wreath:
– Items Needed: Twigs, pinecones, wire wreath form, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Collect twigs and pinecones and clean them.
2. Attach the twigs and pinecones to a wire wreath form using hot glue.
3. Overlap them to create a wreath shape.
35. Leafy Place Settings:
– Items Needed: Pressed leaves, dinner plates.
– Steps:
1. Press leaves between sheets of clear contact paper.
2. Place the pressed leaves under dinner plates as beautiful table settings.
36. Twig and Pinecone Star Ornament:
– Items Needed: Twigs, pinecones, hot glue, twine.
– Steps:
1. Arrange twigs into a star shape and secure with hot glue.
2. Attach a pinecone in the center.
3. Tie twine for hanging.
37. Pinecone Garland:
– Items Needed: Pinecones, string, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Collect pinecones and clean them.
2. Attach pinecones to a string using hot glue to create a festive garland.38. Leafy Candle Centerpiece:
– Items Needed: Glass tray, candles, colorful leaves, mod podge.
– Steps:
1. Apply mod podge to the bottom of a glass tray.
2. Arrange colorful leaves in the mod podge.
3. Let it dry and then place candles in the center for a stunning centerpiece.
39. Twig Star Ornaments:
– Items Needed: Twigs, twine, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Arrange twigs into a star shape.
2. Secure them with twine and hot glue.
3. Attach a loop of twine for hanging.
40. Pinecone Bird Feeder:
– Items Needed: Large pinecones, peanut butter, birdseed, string.
– Steps:
1. Tie a string to the top of a pinecone.
2. Spread peanut butter all over the pinecone.
3. Roll the pinecone in birdseed.
4. Hang it from a tree for the birds to enjoy.
41. Leaf Stamped Wrapping Paper:
– Items Needed: Large leaves, plain wrapping paper, acrylic paint, brushes.
– Steps:
1. Dip a leaf in acrylic paint.
2. Press the painted leaf onto the wrapping paper.
3. Repeat with various leaves to create a nature-themed design.
42. Acorn Ornaments:
– Items Needed: Acorns, small eye screws or hooks, ribbon.
– Steps:
1. Collect acorns and clean them.
2. Insert small eye screws or hooks into the acorns.
3. Thread ribbon through the eye screws to create unique ornaments.
43. Nature-Inspired Candle Holders:
– Items Needed: Glass jars, twigs, leaves, glue.
– Steps:
1. Collect twigs and leaves from the outdoors.
2. Glue the twigs and leaves onto glass jars.
3. Place candles inside for a warm, rustic glow.
44. Pinecone Wreath:
– Items Needed: Pinecones, wire wreath form, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Collect pinecones and clean them.
2. Attach the pinecones to a wire wreath form using hot glue.
3. Overlap them to create a wreath shape.
45. Twig Stars:
– Items Needed: Twigs, twine, hot glue.
– Steps:
1. Collect twigs and break them into small, equal-sized pieces.
2. Arrange five twig pieces into a star shape.
3. Secure them with twine and hot glue.
46. Nature-Inspired Place Cards:
– Items Needed: Pressed leaves, cardstock paper, markers, scissors.
– Steps:
1. Press leaves between sheets of paper and heavy books.
2. Cut cardstock paper into small cards.
3. Write guests' names on the cards and attach a pressed leaf.
47. Mini Pinecone Trees:
– Items Needed: Small pinecones, small pots, paint, brushes.
– Steps:
1. Paint small pinecones in festive colors.
2. Fill small pots with soil.
3. Stick the painted pinecones into the soil to create mini trees.
48. Twig Snowflakes:
– Items Needed: Twigs, white paint, glitter (optional), twine.
– Steps:
1. Arrange twigs into a snowflake shape.
2. Paint them white and add glitter for sparkle.
3. Tie twine around one twig for hanging.
49. Leaf Candle Holders:
– Items Needed: Glass jars, leaves, mod podge.
– Steps:
1. Apply mod podge to the outside of glass jars.
2. Carefully press colorful leaves onto the mod podge-coated surface.
3. Allow them to dry to create leaf-covered candle holders.
50. Birch Bark Candles:
– Items Needed: Birch bark sheets, glass votive holders, candles.
– Steps:
1. Cut birch bark sheets to fit around the votive holders.
2. Wrap the birch bark around the holders and secure with twine or ribbon.
3. Place candles inside for a cozy, rustic look.
These 50 holiday crafts celebrate the outdoors and provide creative ways for families to connect with nature while crafting together. Enjoy the festive season!
